LDA decides to extend land area for LDA City scheme

[Salman]

LAHORE: The governing body of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has decided to extend the area of land to be acquired for its new housing scheme named “LDA City” from 45,000 to 61,000 kanals of land.
LDA Director General Ahad Khan Cheema chaired the meeting of the governing body at his office on Saturday that reviewed progress on acquisition of land for the scheme and other relevant issues. Cheema directed the officials concerned to expedite their efforts to acquire land for the scheme in seven villages of Lahore District including Kahna, Kacha, Thay Panju, Sidhar, Halloki, Rakh Jhedu and Toor Warriach. He called for long-term planning to provide basic necessities of life in the scheme.
The participants of the meeting were informed that in lieu of land acquired so far, the LDA has started issuing exemption letters to buyers of plots in the scheme, who have purchased files form approved development partners.